When people list the driving forces of society in different countries, the answers vary from government to economics and education, among a vast list of other possibilities. In the case of the South Indian state, religion is one of the main foundations of both past social systems and current institutions and is recognized as a predominantly religious region. Although the country is constitutionally secular, religion plays one of the most important roles in society. The many theologies represented in India determine the content of the legislature, the status of citizens within the caste system, and even intellectual performance. India is a religious hotbed. Different faiths are represented in India's history and present-day population. The country is also the birthplace of four different religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism (Robinson, 2004). Many other religions are also embodied in India, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which has the third highest population of Muslims in the world. Hinduism, however, is the most widespread religion in the country and claims a majority of the population, with approximately eighty percent of Indian citizens adhering to the religious doctrine (Robinson, 2004). The remainder of the country is divided among other major religions, with less than 1% claiming other identifications. The size of the religious population spans almost the entire population, giving the institution of religion a majority voice in Indian society. Religion plays an important role in India's constitution and legislature, although India is the only secular country in the South Asian region. The other six countries, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Banglad... are at the center of the paper... the institution. Some Indian citizens are shunned for being born into a certain caste, while children's intellectual achievements are decided by their faith's economic standing in society. Regardless of the ideology an Indian citizen chooses, religion will continue to be an important factor in his or her life. Works Cited Barooah, V. K. (2011). Social identity and educational attainment: The role of caste and religion in explaining differences among children in India. Ulster University School of Economics. Journal of Development Studies. Mahmood, T. (2006). Religion, law and judiciary in modern India. Brigham Young University Law School. Robinson, Rowena. (2004). The sociology of religion in India (pp. 24-97). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Sharma, K. L. (2012). Is there a caste system today or are there only castes in India? Polish sociological journal. (245-263).